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Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Good evening and thank you for joining us. We begin tonight in new mexico, where authorities have captured a fugitive suspect accused of gunning down a state trooper friday who tried to help the suspect. 33yearold jaremy smith is now in custody after authorities arrested him following a Police Pursuit and shootout in albuquerque. It happened when smith was spotted by a gas station clerk. All of this prompted an urgent manhunt this weekend and a chilling warning to communities to be on the lookout for the armed and dangerous suspected killer. Kr cbss Elise Preston has details on what led to his capture. Elise. Reporter jericka, new Mexico Police say the suspect is in the hospital under guard after being shot during his arrest. We said that we would bring jaremy smith to justice. There was nowhere that he could run. That there was nowhere he could hide. Reporter 33yearold jaremy smith was captured after a foot chase and gunfire. Some of the bullets leaving him wounded. You just dont really expect that on a sunday morning, i guess, in your own back yard. Reporter investigators say smith, seen in this Police Dashcam photo, shot and killed new Mexico State Police officer justin hare when the patrolman responded friday to reports of a driver with a flat tire on interstate 40. The last words officer hare uttered on this earth was to offer help to a man who was about to kill him. Reporter according to authorities, the South Carolina resident then took off in the patrolmans car before crashing and bailing. Police have also connected smith to the death of paramedic phonesia machadofore, whose body was found friday in South Carolina. The white bmw smith was driving belonged to her. Now that smith is under arrest police say they are focusing on finding anyone that my have helped him elude authorities. Jericka . Thank you, elise. Tonight an aircraft chartered by the state department to help americans leave haiti has left the country. The aircraft flew to the city caphaitien, about a fivehour drive from the capital portauprince. Will grant of our partners will grant, rather, of our partners at the bbc is there and filed this report. Reporter after weeks of a security and humanitarian crisis in haiti, during which embassies from around the world have already airlifted out all nonessential staff, now the u. S. State department has laid on a charter flight for Americans Still stuck in haiti who are looking to leave the country. Some u. S. Citizens have taken hem up on that offer in one man we spoke to who said he was in need of medical attention in miami. Meanwhile, this city, caphaitien, has become the safe haven for people fleeing the capital and the Gang Violence there. An estimated 360,000 people are currently displaced in haiti, and the situation in the capital is constantly getting worse. Gang violence is worsening. Food insecurity is severe. And there is no sign of any serious amounts of aid making it in just yet. So with the political vacuum continuing and the criminal gangs in control of most of the capital, this is a route out for some americans, but haitians are still stuck here to deal with the ongoing crisis. Will grant, bbc news for cbs news, caphaitien, haiti. Tonight a landslide election victory for russian president vladimir putin. Voting took place over three days. There were protests at some polling stations. But the outcome was never in doubt. Putin has held power as president or Prime Minister since 1999. Well, to u. S. Politics now. This weekend former president speaking on the campaign trail in ohio said some migrants are, quote, not people and warned of a, quote, bloodbath if he loses in november. That again was former President Donald Trump making those remarks. His rhetoric is drawing new scrutiny, including president bidens campaign. Cbss skyler henry is at the white house with more on that. Skyler, good evening. Reporter hey, jericka, good evening to you. President biden spent st. Patricks day here at the white house. That rhetoric from him and donald trump is under the might roh scope, with some slamming the former president s comments this weekend on several different issues. While their respective reelection campaigns also trade barbs as this likely rematch takes shape. President biden sounded off on donald trump at the annual gridiron dinner in washington saturday night. At the offcamera event he took aim at the former president s repeated stance on the 2020 election results, saying in part, embracing the january 6th insurrectionists pose the gravest threat to our democracy. But as this war of words continues, some are questioning former president trumps rhetoric on the campaign trail, referring to january 6th rioters as hostages. Thats what they are, is hostages. Theyve been treated terribly. And very unfairly. Its very unfortunate at a time that there are american ostages being held in gaza that the president or any other leaders would refer to people that are moving through our Justice System as hostages. Reporter the Biden Campaign seized on this moment, slamming trump, who at a rally in ohio said this after talking about tariffs on chinesemade cars. Now, if i dont get elected its going to be a bloodbath. Reporter Louisiana Republican senator bill cassidy, at times critical of the former president , weighed in. Hes running against biden. So bidens going to say its about political violence. His defenders want to defend him, and so theyre going to say its about economic disaster. Theres always just that little bit of tension there. Reporter the Biden Campaign is touting record numbers, having 155 million in its Campaign War Chest going into march. Officials say they plan on spending more as well as travel picks up for the president. Hes leaving for a threeday trip this week with stops in nevada and arizona. Jericka . Skyler henry at the white house. Thank you. Today ohios governor declared a state of emergency in 11 counties hit by last weeks Severe Weather that spun off at least eight tornadoes. The storms killed three, injured dozens and left trails of destruction, as you see there, in seven states. To colorado, where roads are still being cleared this weekend after thursdays big snowstorm. Up to four feet fell in some parts of the state. And if you think winter is over this week, think again. Meteorologist paul goodloe of our partners at the Weather Channel has a reality check. Paul, good evening to you. Jericka, spring officially begins late on tuesday, but winter saying hold on, not so fast, my friend. Take a look at our temperatures plunging as we head overnight in through your monday and tuesday here. All the way down towards the gulf coast and parts of texas. Places that were dealing with and enjoying temperatures in the 60s and the 70s. Tomorrow well see 40s and 50s even with full sunshine. Across the northeast ohio valley, great lakes, temperatures below freezing as we head on toward your tuesday morning. Talking about 20s and 30s. Thats cooling the ground down but also setting us up for another push of wintry weather as we head into spring. European model and the american model both are saying snow is coming across the Northern Tier states. The devils, though, in the details. Well keep finetuning this as we head into the first few days of spring. Jericka . Paul goodloe, thank you. Theres a lot more news ahead on the cbs overnight news. Vicks vapopatch. Easy to wear with soothing vicks vapors for her, for you, for the whole family. Trusted soothing vapors, from vicks jordans sore nose let out a fiery sneeze, so dad grabbed puffs plus lotion to soothe her with ease. 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Reporter the ruins of Dunamase Castle tower over county laois in ireland. While its been centuries since anyone lived here, this American Tour Group has come to imagine what life might have been like when their ancestors called this land home. Does that change the experience for you at all . Yes, it actually does. To know that weve had relatives that probably rode horses out here. I mean, thats exciting. Jumped those hedgerows. Maybe lived in the castle. Who knows . Reporter more than 30 million americans claim irish ancestry. Worldwide, more than 70 Million People have irish roots. Yet the Current Population of ireland is only around 5 Million People. In the capital city of dublin the epic museum tells the story of irish emigration. Thats emigration with an e. The waves of citizens who moved abroad. Most other countries dont have museums dedicated to everyone who left that country. Is that more of the story of ireland . In many ways the history of ireland is a history of emigration. We were the only country in europe to have more people at the start of the 19th century than at the end. Reporter Catherine Healy is a historian in residence at epic. Exhibits at the Museum Highlight the achievements of those with irish ancestry. Athletes and entertainers. Inventors and authors. Everyone from cedric gibbons, designer of the oscar statuette, to james hohobin, who designed e white house. A lot of people dont know that design is partly inspired by some of the georgian architecture he would have seen in ireland. Reporter 23 occupants of the white house can claim irish ancestry, from president James Buchanan to joe biden. If you forgive the poor attempt at irish [ speaking in a global language ] im at home. Reporter john f. Kennedy was the countrys first Irish Catholic president. This is not the land of my birth, but its the land for which i hold the greatest affection. Reporter in 2011 president obama traveled to the irish village of moneygaul where his great, great, great grandfather lived before setting sail for america. And he left during the great hunger. As so many irish did. To seek a new life in the new world. Reporter the peak of irish immigration occurred during the famine of the mid 1800s. Over a tenyear period the failure of the potato crop prompted an estimated quarter of the irish population to set sail for america. It was a journey of desperation. People having no ability to have a livelihood in ireland. Reporter the museum tells that story. It also tells the story of cherished irish cultural exports. From the irish pub to irish music. Have you done some research yourself reporter for an additional fee its possible to book a session with a professional genealogist at the affiliated irish Family History center. My greatgrandparents came over from ireland in the early 1900s. I worry a little bit that like my great, great, great uncle was the town streaker or Something Like that. No. Theres no skeletons in the closet youre about uncover . Only fun stories. Reporter genealogist kalie beelin uncovered tons of fun stories. From a record of dog licenses. Your ancestors had so many pet dogs. Reporter to the origins of krigin. The irish for the name is ocreocon, which means descendant of creocon, which is like a short person, which i thought was extremely funny. So im related to lepr leprechauns. Youre related to leprechauns. Done. Reporter although it turns out there was at least one troublemaker in the family. Your second or third great granddad was brought to court for the crime of herding two head of cattle on the public road. And i even think public road is a very strong use of the word ill be free to leave the country . You have to pay what is it, sixpence. Reporter epic stands for every person is connected. You can find irish links everywhere. The museum recently hosted an exhibition on irish migration to the caribbean. While st. Patricks day parades around the world are full of people proud of their irish heritage, Catherine Healy says its taken time for the irish to view emigration as something to celebrate. For a long time our diaspora has been overlooked and theres been a lot of shame associated with emigration. And that tragedy is still there because were not just talking about famine emigration here. Were also talking about single mothers who had to leave this country because of the shame associated with having a child outside of marriage. Reporter epic was created to highlight the positive impacts of irish emigration. The walls feature a quote from irelands former president , mary robinson. After all, emigration isnt just a chronicle of sorrow and regret. Its also a powerful story of contribution and adaptation. Reporter centuries of giant contributions, all coming from a small island. That again was conor knighton. 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The story of slavery in america is most often told in history books, through movies or even novels. But in alabama theres a sacred space where the African American experience in america has come to life. Mark whitaker was given a tour of the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park and found traces of his own familys history. So you step off this boat and we go now through 400 years of history. Thats right. Reporter in montgomery, alabama wedged between a maze of train tracks and the river a long longneglected plot of land has been transformed. Artists have the ability to depict the humanity and the dignity of people even in the midst of something brutal and violent. Reporter its now home to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. The vision of lawyer and social activist Brian Stevenson. The 17acre park, set to open this month, is filled with nearly 50 sculptures by world Famous Artists like kahindi wiley, simone lee, and kwame okoto bantha. In this region cotton plantations were everywhere. Reporter and here you see all the generations. Exactly. Reporter collectively evoking the history of slavery in america. Its a tough subject. Its a challenging subject. And we wanted to use art to help people manage the weight of this history and engage in a more complete way with the lives of enslaved people. Reporter its the latest project for stevenson. Founder and director of the equal justice initiative, or the e. J. I. , also based in montgomery. For more than 30 years stevenson and his team have provided Legal Services to people on death row, to date overturning monre than 140 convictions and sentences. He says understanding the racial injustices of the present begins with reckoning with the tortured legacy of the past. As they say, the truth can set us free. And i genuinely believe that there is something that feels more like freedom, more like equality, more like justice waiting for us in america. But i dont think well get there if we dont find the courage to talk honestly about our past. Reporter over the years the e. J. I. Has expanded its mission to building cultural sites in montgomery like the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for peace and justice. Focusing on americas history of lynching. There were 10 Million People who were enslaved in this country, and much of what i hope we can do is honor those who struggled and suffered and those who endured and persevered. Reporter that begins by taking park visitors across the alabama river, a route taken by tens of thousands of enslaved africans. Youd see these boats with enslaved people chained in the bottoms docking just up here, just a half mile from here. And then there would be what enslaved people referred to as the weeping time, the time where they had to fear being separated from children, separated from spouses. Reporter the park mixes artifacts of slavery like these 170yearold plantation dwellings weve documented dwellings whre people were living in the same dwellings as their foreparents lived in during enslavement. Until the 1990s. Reporter and this whipping post. You begin to see why it is so ominous. Enslaved people would be chained on those hooks on the side and would be standing and then be beaten and lashds. Reporter with powerful works of artistic imagination such as strike by artist hank willis thomas. I love this piece. Its so important. I could have never imagined that there would be a place this meaningful for this work to exist. Obviously, violence, resistance. What else were you trying to evoke . Im also thinking about peace and resolution. In this case the gesture of just stopping the brutality begins the opportunity for us to find peace. Reporter that theme of resilience continues down the pathway to the parks centerpiece. A 43foottall monument filled with names, designed by stevenson himself. The names come from the 1870 census. That was the first time that formerly enslaved people could claim a name that would be recognized by the government, that would be recorded for history. Reporter people mostly think they got those names from their enslavers. But thats not necessarily true. No. Only about 40 adopted names that were associated with an enslaver to kind of maintain these kinship lines that had been created on plantations. Brothers, sisters, cousins. They wanted to stay connected and they needed a name to bring that together. Reporter in total, there are 122,000 surnames including my own. I see it. There it is. Whitaker. Yes. Wow. Oh, my god. That was speaking to you. Most people dont find it that quickly and that easily. Wow. Thats moving, man. Yeah, it is. It really is. It really is. And it one t. Those are my people. Were the one t whitakers. On the back youll see a two t or somewhere else. Reporter then and now, Brian Stevenson says, the towering memorial is also a metaphor for the hope of a Better Future in the distance. We will continue to struggle for the freedom that you died for. Thats what i think weo those who have suffered before us. That aga was my french toast sticks are back starting at 2. 50. Now with a sweet new twist Cinnamon Sugar churro. Dunk, bite and savor them any time of day. Or all day its totally up to you. Only for a limited time. Welcome to jack in the box mr. Box . I had this idea. Is it giving people lots of great food for 6 dollars, and letting them choose between two delicious sandwiches . Great idea, devon. Run with it that went well. And you run and get my 6 jack pack. Welcome to jack in the box a lot of parents, believe it or not, with restless children give them melatonin to help them sleep. But the cdc is now warning the supplement within dangerous for kids. Meg oliver explains. Reporter for some melatonin is a miracle, an overthecounter supplement that helps them sleep. But without childproof packaging now kids are overdosing at an alarming rate. Dr. Cora bruner is a pediatrician at seattle childrens hospital. If we have it out and an inquisitive child opens the bottle, they can take in a number of these. And then the child gets sleepy and its challenging for them to wake up and then they wind up in the emergency room. Reporter a new Study Reveals that 7 of e. R. Visits were due to kids accidentally eating the supplement, which often comes in gummy form and tastes and looks like candy. Dr. Bruner warns parents to use melatonin to help their kids sleep are taking a risk because the product is unregulated. Is it safe for parents to use melatonin to help their child fall asleep . It is not safe. Theres no guarantee that the product itself is not contaminated with another substance. Reporter still, sales have more than doubled in recent years. One survey found that almost half of parents give melatonin to their child to help them fall asleep. But dr. Bruner says its better to teach kids how to fall asleep naturally. Create an environment for them to rest and refresh every single night around the same time, making sure theres no screens in the room within an hour, hour and a half of bedtime. That our children are not taking in any caffeine and are eating healthy foods. Reporter advice to sleep on. Meg oliver, cbs news, new york. And that is the overnight news for this monday. B sure to check back with us for cbs mornings. Reporting from the Broadcast Center in new york city, im Jericka Duncan. Have a wonderful week. This is cbs news flash. Im matt pieper in new york. A state department flight evacuating 47 u. S. Citizens from haiti has landed in miami. The flight comes as political turmoil and Gang Violence grip the caribbean country. The state Department Says it is in contact with americans in haiti and is examining options to get them back to the u. S. One person was killed and two others injured in what police call an active shooter incident in jacksonville beach, florida last night. Officials believe there were multiple shooters. And march madness is here. The brackets for this years ncaa basketball tournaments have been revealed. Co rage of the mens tournament tips off this week on cbs, tbs, tnt and trutv. For more download the cbs news app on your cell phone or t piep york. Manhunt over. The suspect wanted in the roadside killing of a new mexico state trooper has been captured. The officer gunned down after offering help to his suspected killer. There was nowhere that he could run. That there was nowhere he could hide. Well have the latest. Also, the u. S. Government sends a plane to fly americans out of haiti. The country in chaos. In washington the white house goes green. Happy st. Patricks day. Please. While donald trump ramps up his rhetoric on the campaign trail. If i dont get elected, its going to be a bloodbath. Weather whiplash. Forget spring. Freezing temperatures return this week, affecting millions of you. Well have the latest forecast. Plus, this volcano erupts with little notice, prompting iceland to declare a state of emergency. And later, hawk for hire. How this handler and his bird of prey are working together to clear out some very foul problems. Come on. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Good evening and thank you for joining us. We begin tonight in new mexico, where authorities have captured a fugitive suspect accused of gunning down a state trooper friday who tried to help the suspect. 33yearold jaremy smith is now in custody after authorities arrested him following a Police Pursuit and shootout in albuquerque. It happened when smith was spotted by a gas station clerk. All of this prompted an urgent manhunt this weekend and a chilling warning to communities to be on the lookout for the armed and dangerous suspected killer. Cbss Elise Preston has details tonight on what led to his capture. Elise. Reporter jericka, new Mexico Police say the suspect is in the hospital under guard after being shot during his arrest. We said that we would bring jaremy smith to justice. There was nowhere that he could run. That there was nowhere he could hide. Reporter 33yearold jaremy smith was captured after a foot chase and gunfire. Some of the bullets leaving him wounded. You just dont really expect that on a sunday morning, i guess. In your own back yard. Reporter investigators say smith, seen in this Police Dashcam photo, shot and killed new Mexico State Police officer justin hare when the patrolman responded friday to reports of a driver with a flat tire on interstate 40. The last words officer hare uttered on this earth was to offer help to a man who was about to kill him. Reporter according to authorities, the South Carolina resident then took off in the patrolmans car before crashing and bailing. Police have also connected smith to the death of paramedic phonesia machadofore, whose body was found friday in South Carolina. The white bmw smith was driving belonged to her. Now that smith is under arrest, police say they are focusing on finding anyone that may have helped him elude authorities. Jericka . All right. Thank you, elise. Tonight an aircraft chartered by the state department to help americans leave haiti has left the country. The aircraft flew to the city caphaitien, about a fivehour drive from the capital of portauprince. Will grant of our partners will grant, rather, of our partners at the bbc is there and filed this report. Reporter after weeks of a security and humanitarian crisis in haiti, during which embassies from around the world have already airlifted out all nonessential staff, now the u. S. State department has laid on a charter flight for Americans Still stuck in haiti who are looking to leave the country. Some u. S. Citizens have taken them up on that offer, including one man we spoke to who said he was in need of medical attention in miami. Meanwhile, this city, caphaitien, has become the safe haven for people fleeing the capital and the Gang Violence there. An estimated 360,000 people are currently displaced in haiti and the situation in the capital is constantly getting worse. Gang violence is worsening. Food insecurity is severe. And there is no sign of any serious amounts of aid making it in just yet. So with the political vacuum continuing and the criminal gangs in control of most of the capital, this is a route out for some americans. But haitians are still stuck here to deal with the ongoing crisis. Will grant, bbc news for cbs news, caphaitien, haiti. Tonight a landslide election victory for russian president vladimir putin. Voting took place over three days. There were protests at some polling stations. But the outcome was never in doubt. Putin has held power as president or Prime Minister since 1999. Well, to u. S. Politics now. This weekend former president speaking on the campaign trail in ohio said some migrants are, quote, not people and warned of a, quote, bloodbath if he loses in november. That again was former President Donald Trump making those remarks. His rhetoric is drawing new scrutiny, including president bidens campaign. Cbss skyler henry is at the white house with more on that. Skyler, good evening. Reporter hey, jericka. Good evening to you. President biden spent st. Patricks day here at the white house. That rhetoric from him and donald trump is under the microscope, with some slamming the former president s comments this weekend on several different issues. While their respective reelection campaigns also trade barbs as this likely rematch takes shape. President biden sounded off on donald trump at the annual gridiron dinner in washington saturday night. At the offcamera event he took aim at the former president s repeated stance on the 2020 election results, saying in part, embracing the january 6th insurrectionists pose the gravest threat to our democracy. But as this war of words continues, some are questioning former president trumps rhetoric on the campaign trail, referring to january 6th rioters as hostages. Thats what they are, is hostages. Theyve been treated terribly. And very unfairly. Its very unfortunate at a time that there are american hostages being held in gaza that the president or any other leaders would refer to people that are moving through our Justice System as hostages. Reporter the Biden Campaign seized on this moment, slamming trump, who at a rally in ohio said this after talking about tariffs on chinesemade cars. Now, if i dont get elected its going to be a bloodbath. Reporter Louisiana Republican senator bill cassidy, at times critical of the former president , weighed in. Hes running against biden. So bidens going to say its about political violence. His defenders want to defend him. And so theyre going to say its about economic disaster. Theres always just that little bit of tension there. Reporter the Biden Campaign is touting record numbers, having 155 million in its Campaign War Chest going into march. Officials say they plan on spending more as well as travel picks up for the president. Hes leaving for a threeday trip this week with stops in nevada and arizona. Jericka . Skyler henry at the white house. Thank you. Theres a lot more news ahead on the cbs overnight news. Just One Kiss with reynolds wrap, cooking becomes so easy you can feel like the chef of your kitchen. Easy prep. Easy cook. Easy clean. Reynolds wrap. Easy prep. Easy cook. Easy clean. Today. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Well, today israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired back at new york senator chuck schumer, who says that netanyahu is an obstacle to peace and that israel should hold new elections. Netanyahu also reaffirmed his determination to launch an offensive in rafah, defying international criticism. The city is crammed with some 1. 5 million palestinians from other parts of gaza seeking refuge after five months of war. Netanyahu says no International Pressure will stop israel from achieving all of its war aims. Tonight a state of emergency in parts of iceland after a powerful volcanic eruption. It happened late saturday with little notice. Lava fountains burst out of the ground along a nearly twomilelong fissure. The eruption also prompted evacuations and threatens local infrastructure. Today ohios governor declared a state of emergency in 11 counties hit by last weeks Severe Weather that spun off at least eight tornadoes. The storms killed three, injured dozens and left trails of destruction as you see there in seven states. To colorado, where roads are still being cleared this weekend after thursdays big snowstorm. Up to four feet fell in some parts of the state. And if you think winter is over this week, think again. Meteorologist paul goodloe of our partners at the Weather Channel has a reality check. Paul, good evening to you. Jericka, spring officially begins late on tuesday, but winter saying hold on, not so fast, my friend. Take a look at our temperatures plunging as we head overnight into your monday and tuesday here. All wait down through parts of the gulf coast and parts of texas places that were dealing with and enjoying temperatures in the 60s and the 70s tomorrow will see 40s and 50s, even with full sunshine. Across the northeast ohio valley, great lakes, temperatures below freezing as we head on toward your tuesday morning. Talking about 20s and 30s. Thats cooling the ground down but also setting us up for another push of wintry weather as we head into spring. European model and the american model both are saying snow is coming across the Northern Tier states. The devils, though, in the details. Well keep finetuning this as we head into the first few days of spring. Jericka . Paul goodloe, thank you. Today an annual but spectacular sight in washington, d. C. The famous Cherry Blossoms lining the tidal basin in the Nations Capital are in peak bloom. This is the greatest time to see it. Today an estimated half a Million People packed dublin to celebrate st. Patricks day. It was a sea of green inside and outside irelands iconic temple bar. One of the most famous pubs in the capital has been at the center of dublins cultural universe since 1840. Very packed house there. Well, straight ahead, the real survivors of oppenheimer and their fight for funding. Plus, nba star steph curry champions selfconfidence in his new Childrens Book. And a rentahawk rids the city of pests. How this patroller and his wing man are keeping the streets clean. The movie oppenheimer which won seven oscars including best picture has renewed efforts to bring justice to generations of americans, specifically those who have contracted cancers and other diseases during the development and testing of the atomic bomb. Cbss Scott Macfarlane reports. Reporter the trinity test. Three. Two. One. Reporter in the desert of South Central new mexico in july 1945 began the worlds nuclear age. And its the climax of the film named best picture. The Mushroom Cloud soared just miles from where tina cordovas family lived in the Desert Community of tula rosa. Its less than 150 miles. Reporter and where for generations her family has been stricken with cancer. Tina received the news she had Thyroid Cancer at age 39. When you were diagnosed, how soon till you suspected it might be linked to the test site . I knew immediately. I always say we dont ask if were going to get cancer, we ask when its going to be our turn. Reporter you ask when. When. Because its happened to everybody around us. Reporter multiple states have grappled with the fallout of u. S. Nuclear bomb development, and since 1990 washington has compensated some families for medical expenses through a program called the radiation exposure compensation act. Which helps people in areas downwind from Government Nuclear tests and exposure to pay their doctors bills. The United States congress has not made any significant progress. Reporter but mired in budget standoffs, congress has come perilously close to an upcoming deadline to keep the program running. Then what . More and more loved ones who sacrificed so much will die. The bill is passed. Reporter until a partial breakthrough weeks ago, when the Senate Approved a plan to extend the money for families another five years and expand it to include families like cordovas. It was pushed by new Mexico Democratic senator Ben Ray Lujan and Missouri Republican josh hawley who successfully urged Senate Colleagues to expand eligibility to people in his state and a handful of others. This is about doing basic justice by the working people of this nation, whom their own government has poisoned. Reporter as illnesses plague missouri where world war ii radioactive waste was processed. Youre seeing a large number of cancer cases near st. Louis. Huge. We are one of the leading sites for Breast Cancer in the nation. A huge number of Childhood Cancers and several Childhood Cancer categories we lead the nation. Reporter there is opposition in congress mainly over the cost of the legislation, estimated at tens of billions of dollars. But in the shadow of the oscarwinning film lujan and hawley are trying to twist political arles to get approval in a gridlocked u. S. House. Those artists deserve the wins. But how about the people whose stories were not included in that film who are dying, who are willing to use all their energy to educate others . And i certainly hope that everyone that was a part of oppenheimer doesnt forget these folks. Across the country. Reporter congress has just three months to pass this law or the money risks running out. The white house has indicated the president would sign it into law. Scott macfarlane, cbs news, washington. Still ahead, how nba superstar steph curry scores with his latest project for kids. 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In tonights weekend journal itay had of kpix in San Francisco shows us how this highflying predator is being able to keep skies overhead clear. Here we go. Reporter follow adam baz to work and you might feel like youre stepping onto the set of a hitchcock movie. But this isnt hollywood. Its oakland, california, where thousands of crows descend on the city night after night. Crows sleep communally. We call them roosts. There can be hundreds if not thousands of birds. Reporter for the last few weeks adam and his team of falconers have been working hand in glove with jasper, a steelyeyed harriss hawk, to clear out a flock of crows from come on. Reporter unlike traditional falconry the goal here isnt to hunt. Its to chase off nuisance birds. Their droppings can be a huge problem. They can be unhygienic. Come on. Reporter jasper functions as a highflying scarecrow. A practice known as falconry bird abatement has been soaring in recent years as people look for humane ways to encourage birds to sleep somewhere else. Its really a huge maintenance issue. Reporter mary sims is the spokesperson for the federal building. Weve really seen a huge reduction in the amount of crows in the area. Reporter at the end of the day adam and jasper head home. The results are really noticeable. Reporter the best part, the crows are now free to take their flock party somewhere else. Itay hod, cbs news, oakland, california. And that is the overnight news for this monday. Reporting from new york city, im Jericka Duncan. This is cbs news flash. Im matt pieper in new york. A state department flight evacuating 47 u. S. Citizens from haiti has landed in miami. The flight comes as political turmoil and Gang Violence grip the caribbean country. The state Department Says it is in contact with americans in haiti and is examining options to get them back to the u. S. 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